Scott is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #167 in 2001 with 2,296 recorded births. This places Scott in the top 1% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,672 births ranking #108. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 37.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 846 boys born was named Scott. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.